Denmark

Alicia Shao

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Manage team expectations and get the most out of your meetings.

How to work with team members with different skill sets but towards a common goal?

Methods and models of exploring, deciding and delivering design.

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Managing being the only designer at your company and working with non-designers.

Explore different generative and evaluative research techniques. User research synthesis and presentation.

Ways and resources to improve your design skills.

How to create personas, and leverage them in design.

How to conduct interviews, what to ask, and how to analyze your results? (eg. user interview)

Talk to other immigrants about the nuances and challenges of working in the tech industry.

Navigating micro-aggression, getting paid what you are worth and finding a community.